This is recalculation.

Not failure.

People who get math wrong often refuse to revisit their steps.

Good cooks — and good thinkers — always do.

Step 6: The Final Reveal

After three hours, the meat should fall apart with a spoon.

The sauce should be rich and thick.

Turn off the heat.

Let the stew rest 20 minutes.

Resting is reflection.

It’s when flavors settle and mistakes reveal themselves.

Serving

Serve hot.

No garnish needed.

This is honest food.

Serve with bread — something to soak up what remains after careful work.

Why People Keep Getting the Math Problem Wrong

Because speed feels smart.

Because confidence feels correct.

Because slowing down feels unnecessary — until it isn’t.

This stew doesn’t forgive shortcuts.

Neither does that math problem.

Leftovers: Proof That Patience Wins

The next day, the stew tastes better.